The Book of Mormon on Broadway Tickets
The Book of Mormon on Broadway
About The Book of Mormon on Broadway
Hello! Prepare for an ungodly amount of fun and laughter at the infamously irreverent musical comedy The Book of Mormon on Broadway. Get The Book of Mormon tickets on TodayTix.
See the show South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who wrote The Book of Mormon along with Avenue Q and Frozen co-creator Robert Lopez, call “an atheist love letter to religion.” This nine-time Tony-winning Best Musical was an instant Broadway success, and if the nonstop (R-rated) humor isn’t divine enough for you, the catchy tunes and energetic choreography definitely will be. Plus, intrepid travelers can go on a vacation of sorts here, as they tag along with two Mormon missionaries sent to convert villagers in Uganda.
See the heartfelt show Vogue called “the funniest musical ever,” and answer the call issued by The New York Times: “Hie thee hence, nonbelievers (and believers too), to ‘The Book of Mormon,’ and feast upon its sweetness.”
Get ready to spend a heavenly few hours laughing like hell. Make a pilgrimage to Broadway and join the congregation at The Book of Mormon in New York — get tickets on TodayTix now.
Run time
2h 30m (incl. one intermission)
Start date
February 24th, 2011
Categories
Age
Parental advisory: this show contains explicit language. Children under 4 are not allowed in the theatre.
Reviews
12K+ reviews on Show-Score
The Book of Mormon on Broadway cast and creative team
By: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez
Songs by: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Robert Lopez
Director: Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker
Choreography: Casey Nicholaw
Producer: Anne Garefino
Cast list: Kevin Clay (as Elder Price), Cody Jamison Strand (as Elder Cunningham), Kim Exum (as Nabulungi), PJ Adzima (as Elder McKinley), Jacques C. Smith (as Mafala Hatimbi), Lewis Cleale (as Missionary Training Center Voice / Price’s Dad / Joseph Smith / Mission President), Derrick Williams (as General)
Design: Scott Pask
Lighting: Brian MacDevitt
Costume: Ann Roth
Sound: Brian Ronan
Venue
Eugene O’Neill Theatre
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
More information about The Book of Mormon on Broadway
In The Book of Mormon musical, Kevin Price is raring to go on a two-year mission to Orlando, Florida. But he’s shocked to be paired with the less-than-popular Arnold Cunningham and instead sent to Uganda, where no missionary has successfully converted anyone. Price is determined to do what no Mormon has done before, but Cunningham connects with the locals best once he starts “Making Things Up Again” on his own.
Technically, you could say the history of The Book of Mormon goes back to 1830, when the Mormon Church was founded. The musical is a little newer. Parker and Stone started working with Lopez in 2003 after seeing his Tony-winning Best Musical Avenue Q. The South Park duo wanted to make a Book of Mormon movie, but Lopez insisted on making a musical.
The show’s first reading was in 2008, and an Off-Broadway world premiere was set for 2010. The producers canceled that production to give the creators more time to refine the show. Premiering The Book of Mormon on Broadway directly was a leap of faith — and it paid off.
The Book of Mormon got 14 Tony nominations and won for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction of a Musical, and more. The show also won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and the London and Melbourne productions won Best Musical at the Olivier and Helpmann Award ceremonies, respectively.
What to watch for
- At one point in developing The Book of Mormon on Broadway, the writers thought about killing off Elder Price at the end of Act 1. However, that idea was quickly scrapped, as killing off the lead character wouldn't work in a musical comedy.
- Robert Lopez, who wrote the music and lyrics, is the youngest EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner in history. Robert Lopez received his second Tony for Best Score for The Book of Mormon, and at age 36, he won his fourth for Best Original Song for “Let It Go” from Frozen. He also became a double EGOT when he won his second Oscar for "Remember Me" from the Disney film Coco.
- Parker, Stone, and Lopez took a trip to Salt Lake City and spoke with real Mormon missionaries as research for the musical. They definitely said "Hello!"
- The song “All-American Prophet” used to be called “The Bible is a Trilogy." The original title is referenced in Elder Cunningham’s line “Wow, so the Bible is actually a trilogy, and the Book of Mormon is Return of the Jedi.”
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took out advertisements in the program with taglines like “You’ve seen the show, now read the book” and “The book is always better.”
Frequently asked questions
What is The Book of Mormon on Broadway about?
Say hello to the Tony Award-winning Best Musical by the creators of South Park and Avenue Q. The story of two Mormon missionaries who get more than they bargained for when sent to convert an African village has spread the good word on Broadway for more than a decade.
Which theatre is The Book of Mormon on Broadway at?
The Book of Mormon on Broadway is at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, which is located in New York, NY, USA, 10019.
What is the running time of The Book of Mormon on Broadway?
The Book of Mormon on Broadway runs for 2h 30m (incl. one intermission).
What is the age recommendation for The Book of Mormon on Broadway?
Parental advisory: this show contains explicit language. Children under 4 are not allowed in the theatre.
How do you get tickets for The Book of Mormon on Broadway?
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How much are tickets for The Book of Mormon on Broadway?
The Book of Mormon on Broadway tickets start at $68.
Who wrote The Book of Mormon?
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the co-creators of South Park, wrote The Book of Mormon with Avenue Q and Frozen writer Robert Lopez. All three each contributed to the book, music, and lyrics, and they won Tony Awards for their book and score.
What songs are in The Book of Mormon?
Some of the most famous songs in The Book of Mormon include "Hello!," "I Believe," "You and Me (But Mostly Me," and "Spooky Mormon Hell Dream." The show contains 20 musical numbers.
Is The Book of Mormon appropriate for kids?
The Book of Mormon is recommended for teenagers and adults. The show contains strong language, mature themes, and references to sex and violence.
Who directed and choreographed The Book of Mormon?
Trey Parker and Casey Nicholaw co-directed The Book of Mormon, winning a Tony Award for their work. Nicholaw was also Tony-nominated for choreographing the show.
When did The Book of Mormon open on Broadway?
The Book of Mormon opened on Broadway in February 2011. It is the 13th-longest-running show in Broadway history and the longest-running show to ever play the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Is The Book of Mormon good?
The Book of Mormon has been called one of the funniest musicals on Broadway and continues to make audiences laugh after more than a decade. The nonstop humor and catchy songs make the show nothing short of heavenly.
What do Mormons think of The Book of Mormon musical?
The official Mormon church's statement on The Book of Mormon was overall positive — it encouraged audiences to enjoy the musical but also learn more about the real Mormon faith. The church even took out program ads for a while with slogans like, "You've seen the play, now read the book!"
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